2005 Season Predictions

[Shoalzie]

American League
East
1. New York
2. Boston (Wild Card)
3. Baltimore
4. Tampa Bay
5. Toronto

Central
1. Minnesota
2. Chicago
3. Detroit
4. Cleveland
5. Kansas City

West
1. Anaheim
2. Oakland
3. Texas
4. Seattle

MVP: Vladimir Guerrero
Cy Young: Randy Johnson
Manager of the Year: Mike Scoscia

National League
East
1. Florida
2. Atlanta (Wild Card)
3. New York
4. Philadelphia
5. Washington

Central
1. St. Louis
2. Chicago
3. Houston
4. Cincinnati
5. Pittsburgh
6. Milwaukee

West
1. San Diego
2. San Francisco
3. Los Angeles
4. Arizona
5. Colorado

MVP: Albert Pujols
Cy Young: Mark Mulder
Manager of the Year: Bruce Bochy

WORLD SERIES
Boston over Florida

[Rack Fu]

I more or less agree with your list. I'll put Atlanta ahead of Florida since the Braves haven't lost that division in what seems like 50 years. I'm not going to bet against them. I'll switch San Fran and SD too. Otherwise, I may disagree on some #4 or #5's but that doesn't matter.

[Shoalzie]

I more or less agree with your list. I'll put Atlanta ahead of Florida since the Braves haven't lost that division in what seems like 50 years. I'm not going to bet against them. I'll switch San Fran and SD too. Otherwise, I may disagree on some #4 or #5's but that doesn't matter.

I was on the Braves bandwagon for a while but I'm just not a big fan of their outfield with washed up Brian Jordan and headcase Raul Mondesi. If the Smoltz experiment works and the rotation is as good as Schuerholz says it is, they very well may win the East again. I like the Marlins lineup with addition of Delgado and a healthy Josh Beckett should be a Cy Young candidate.

As for the Padres, they're my breakout team of 2005. I do like the additions of Vizquel and Alou for the Giants though.

I'm still not certain about the order in the AL Central. I said a few weeks back that I think the top four will finish within 10 games of first so putting the Indians in fourth isn't a slam towards them.

These would be my predictions if I had to make them right now. I was just trying to get some conversation away from 'roids.

[Russ from SacTown]

I do like the additions of Vizquel and Alou for the Giants though.

Don't forget they picked up the best available closer in the off season too. :wink:

[Russ from SacTown]

- My picks -

American League
East
1. New York
2. Boston (Wild Card)
3. Baltimore
4. Toronto
5. Tampa Bay

Central
1. Minnesota
2. Chicago
3. Detroit
4. Cleveland
5. Kansas City

West
1. Anaheim
2. Seattle
3. Oakland
4. Texas

MVP: Vladimir Guerrero
Cy Young: Johan Santana
Manager of the Year: Joe Torre

National League
East
1. Atlanta
2. Florida
3. New York
4. Philadelphia
5. Washington DC

Central
1. St. Louis
2. Houston (Wild Card)
3. Chicago
4. Cincinnati
5. Milwaukee
6. Pittsburgh

West
1. San Francisco
2. San Diego
3. Los Angeles
4. Arizona
5. Colorado

MVP: Barry Bonds
Cy Young: Jason Schmidt
Manager of the Year: Felipe Alou

WORLD SERIES
Giants over New York Yankees

[The Assassin]

I predict Milton Bradley has another on field melt down,and that I will curse alot while watching the dodgers lousy infield defense.

[Raydah James]

NL Cy Young: John Smoltz

NL West: San Diego
Los Angeles
Frisco
Arizona
Colorado

NL Manager of the Year: Bruce Bochy

WORLD SERIES
Angels over Braves

Fixed.

I agree with the rest of your list.


Shit is brewing in San Diego this year-I think those kids are going to put it together.

[Bizzarofelice]

I predict bode until the World Series... again.

cardinals never seem to do well against new pitching.

[Raydah James]

I predict bode until the World Series.

And then the usual sweep and meltdown at the hands of the Angels this time? Im cool with that.

[Bizzarofelice]

I predict bode until the World Series.

And then the usual sweep and meltdown

buah.

[SunCoastSooner]

2005 season prediction: Kansas City will suck again :(

[Shoalzie]

I do like the additions of Vizquel and Alou for the Giants though.

Don't forget they picked up the best available closer in the off season too. :wink:

I thought Percival went to the Tigers. :wink:

You're right...I forgot about Benitez signing with the Giants. I'm still not big on their rotation after Schmidt though. The Padres' rotation is still unproven for the most part but I've just got a feeling they're the breakout team of 2005...they nearly made the playoffs last year.

[Bizzarofelice]

not having a strong rotation isn't a big issue

love,
NL 4 and out.

[Shoalzie]

*BUMP*

The games count starting tonight...I'm sticking by my picks.

[AnNeg]

American League
East
1. New York
2. Boston (Wild Card)
3. Toronto
4. Baltimore (their pitching blows goats, or else I would've put them in 3rd)
5. Tampa Bay

Central
1. Minnesota
2. Chicago
3. Cleveland
4. Detroit
5. Kansas City

West
1. Anaheim
2. Texas
3. Seattle
4. Oakland (loss of Hudson and Mulder will be more devastating than people think)

MVP: Vladimir Guerrero
Cy Young: Randy Johnson
Manager of the Year: Buck Showalter
Rookie of the Year: Mark Teahen

National League
East
1. Atlanta
2. Florida (Wild Card)
3. New York
4. Philadelphia
5. Washington

Central
1. St. Louis
2. Chicago
3. Houston
4. Cincinnati
5. Pittsburgh
6. Milwaukee

West
1. San Diego
2. San Francisco (No Barry, no offence)
3. Los Angeles (they need Eric Gagne to stay healthy to even have a prayer. It's a toss up between them and the Giants for 2nd)
4. Colorado
5. Arizona

MVP: Andruw Jones
Cy Young: John Smoltz
Manager of the Year: Bruce Bochy
Rookie of the Year: Chris Burke

WORLD SERIES
New York over St. Louis

[rozy]

AnNeg, thanks for the Burke mention but I don't think he will get as much playing time as we would like him to here in H-Town.

AL
East-Boston
Central-Twinkies
West-The Los Angeles California Eastside Compton Angels who reside on the Oakland side of Anaheim
Wild Card-Yanks

Angels win the AL

NL
East-Marlins
Central-Cardinals
West-Padres
Wild Card-ASTROS

Marlins win the NL

Marlins win the WS in a tremendous seven game series over the LACECAOA.

AL MVP Ichiro, Vlad, or Ortiz (flip a coin)
AL ROY MacPherson
AL CY Schilling
Manager Scioscia

NL MVP Pat the Bat (my out of left field shocker pick-see cracker jack ballpark)
NL ROY Gavin Floyd
NL CY Oswalt (barely over Beckett)
Manager Garner

[Dinsdale]

I predict there will be a bunch of drunken baseball fans in my abode this evening.

[Cicero]

I think Yanks, Red Sox(WC), Twins and Angels in the AL. ATL, Mets(WC), Cards and Giants in AL.

Cards over Yanks in WS.

[PrimeX]

American League
East
1. New York
2. Boston (Wild Card)
3. Baltimore
4. Tampa Bay
5. Toronto

Central
1. Minnesota
2. ChiSox
3. Detroit
4. Cleveland
5. Kansas City

West
1. Anaheim
2. Texas
3. Seattle
4. Oakland

MVP: Vladimir Guerrero or A-Rod.
Cy Young: Santana
Manager of the Year: Ron Gardenhire

National League
East
1. Florida
2. Atlanta
3. New York
4. Philadelphia
5. Washington

Central
1. St. Louis
2. Houston (Wild Card) :?
3. Chicago
4. Cincinnati
5. Milwaukee
6. Pittsburgh

West
1. San Diego
2. San Francisco
3. Los Angeles
4. Arizona
5. Colorado

MVP: Albert Pujols
Cy Young: Jason Schmidt or Jake Peavy
Manager of the Year: Jack McKeon

WORLD SERIES
NY Yankees over Florida

[Moorese]

You fucking homers disgust me.


American League
East
1. Fuck You
2. Fuck You (Wild Card)
3. Fuck You
4. Fuck You
5. Fuck You

Central
1. Fuck You
2. Fuck You
3. Fuck You
4. Fuck You
5. Fuck You

West
1. Seattle
2. Fuck You
3. Fuck You
4. Fuck You

MVP: Adrian Beltre
Cy Young: Gil Meche
ROY: Jeremy Reed
Manager of the Year:


National League
East
1. Fuck You
2. Fuck You
3. Fuck You
4. Fuck You
5. Fuck You

Central
1. Fuck You
2. Fuck You (wild card)
3. Fuck You
4. Fuck You
5. Fuck You
6. Fuck You

West
1. Fuck You
2. Fuck You
3. Fuck You
4. Fuck You
5. Fuck You

MVP: Fuck You
Cy Young: Fuck You
ROY: Fuck You
Manager of the Year: Fuck You

ALDS
Seattle over Fuck You
Fuck You over Fuck You

ALCS
Seattle over Fuck You

NLDS
Fuck You over Fuck You
Fuck You over Fuck You

NLCS
Fuck You over Fuck You

WORLD SERIES
Seattle over Fuck You

[Dinsdale]

ROY: BUCKY FUCKING JACOBSEN

FTFY, Homey.

And, in strict obidience of the Rules, I will drink to the Moorese post......seriously. Have to get my licks in before I go to a business meeting, anyway.

Good god, Alaskan Amber sucks. But since it was left here after Step 1 of #27, I'll drink the freebies.

Then again, if they call up Greg Jacobs, and he becomes ROY, that would also be cool, since we might get to see his OL on TV....she is SMOKING FUCKING HOT-btw. Or she sure was when she was sneaking off for a drink with me last year. Don't imagine she's fallen off too much since then.

[rozy]

AnNeg, thanks for the Burke mention but I don't think he will get as much playing time as we would like him to here in H-Town.

AL
East-Boston
Central-Twinkies
West-The Los Angeles California Eastside Compton Angels who reside on the Oakland side of Anaheim
Wild Card-Yanks

Angels win the AL

NL
East-Marlins
Central-Cardinals
West-Padres
Wild Card-ASTROS

Marlins win the NL

Marlins win the WS in a tremendous seven game series over the LACECAOA.

AL MVP Ichiro, Vlad, or Ortiz (flip a coin)
AL ROY MacPherson
AL CY Schilling
Manager Scioscia

NL MVP Pat the Bat (my out of left field shocker pick-see cracker jack ballpark)
NL ROY Gavin Floyd
NL CY Oswalt (barely over Beckett)
Manager Garner

I just wanted to make sure everyone realized I made the bolded pick BEFORE the season started.

Blind squirrel principle at work?

[Cueball]

AnNeg, thanks for the Burke mention but I don't think he will get as much playing time as we would like him to here in H-Town.

AL
East-Boston
Central-Twinkies
West-The Los Angeles California Eastside Compton Angels who reside on the Oakland side of Anaheim
Wild Card-Yanks

Angels win the AL

NL
East-Marlins
Central-Cardinals
West-Padres
Wild Card-ASTROS

Marlins win the NL

Marlins win the WS in a tremendous seven game series over the LACECAOA.

AL MVP Ichiro, Vlad, or Ortiz (flip a coin)
AL ROY MacPherson
AL CY Schilling
Manager Scioscia

NL MVP Pat the Bat (my out of left field shocker pick-see cracker jack ballpark)
NL ROY Gavin Floyd
NL CY Oswalt (barely over Beckett)
Manager Garner

I just wanted to make sure everyone realized I made the bolded pick BEFORE the season started.

Blind squirrel principle at work?

Tuffy Rhodes ring a bell?